Handmade Pappardelle with Braised Octopus

This is a traditional Italian dish that combines handmade pappardelle pasta with tender, braised octopus in a rich tomato sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until soft.
Add the octopus to the pot and cook until it starts to turn white.
Add the tomatoes, red wine, half of the parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the octopus is tender.
While the octopus is cooking, make the pappardelle. In a large bowl, combine the flour and eggs. Knead until a dough forms, then roll out and cut into wide strips.
Cook the pappardelle in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pot with the octopus. Toss to combine.
Serve the pasta and octopus garnished with the remaining parsley.